Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, November 15th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Apple Cake" and doing a matching […]
Join us for the annual Christmas Festival in Germantown. Gather your family, friends and neighbors to join us for a fun parade + festival at Firemen's Park. Enjoy the Christmas […]
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season; […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, November 22nd at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "How to Catch a Turkey" and […]
Join us at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls for lots of fun! Holiday trains will be running, plus there will be food, music, children's crafts + activities, and games. […]
Join us in Grafton for the Tree Lighting event! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the […]
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
Join us on Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay for some holiday cheer! This season's celebration features the parade on Silver Spring, followed by a tree lighting ceremony with Whitefish […]
Come for holiday gemutlichkeit in downtown West Bend's new, Old World Christmas Market. Held on 6th Avenue on the following dates! Friday, November 28th, 5pm-8pm Saturday, November 29th, 12pm-9:30pm […]
Join us for our Merry Maker's Market on Saturday, November 29th from 10-3pm. Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Merry Market featuring over 20+ local vendors. Visit with Santa, […]
LIONEL RAILROAD CLUB INC OPEN HOUSES 2721 South Calhoun Road New Berlin WI - 262.754.9900 The next open house weekend is November 29 & November 30, 2025. We are open […]
Support your favorite local shops and find one-of-a-kind gifts while enjoying a joyful day of deals, surprises, and community spirit! Plus, enjoy entertainment for the whole family in the Plaza, […]
Come to the Pebble House in Port Washington from 12-3pm to visit with Santa! Kids of all ages are welcome. There will be cookies and treats and, of course, Santa. […]
Always held the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, the Christmas Parade route starts at the intersection of Main Street and Harrison, travels through Downtown Menomonee Falls west on Main Street to […]
The West Bend Christmas Parade started in 1952 and is honored to have the distinction of being the longest consecutively-run Christmas parade in Wisconsin! West Bend Area Music for Youth, […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
The magic of the season begins right here in Cedarburg! Join us as our Chamber elves and the local business community bring holiday cheer to life at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Cedarburg […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. […]
Kick off the holidays with us in the Village of Sussex on Friday, December 5, for a night of festive fun and holiday cheer! This FREE holiday event is […]
Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with a matching craft and […]
Santa Claus is coming to town! Grab your family and join us for FREE pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Santa will be at your local store on December […]
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in Grafton. Saturday December 6th is the new date for the parade (previously rescheduled due to the winter storm). Please note: Dates, times, and […]
Join us for our Winter Market at Foxtown Station on Saturday, December 6th! From 11 AM to 4 PM, step into a festive wonderland filled with the holiday spirit and […]
Join us for our annual Christmas on the Corner event in downtown Port Washington! We celebrate the holidays in true Hallmark style, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa […]
Don’t miss this fun, family friendly event by taking a stroll around Shorewood to celebrate the Holiday season! Our annual Winterfest event, includes meet and greet with Santa at a […]
The City of Mequon is welcoming families, neighbors, and visitors to its annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, right in front of […]
Join us for a Christmas Family Night! Santa Cow will be there ready for photos, as well as crafts, samples, and fun. Free to attend. Please note: Dates, times, and […]
You're invited to our Winter Formal on Friday, December 12th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, as we step into a magical Winter Wonderland! Get ready for music, milestone photos, laughter, […]
Meet Santa at IMPROV By The Corners of Brookfield Dec 13 from 10am to 12pm A chance to tell the man himself what's on your list! Join us for […]
Step into a European-inspired Christkindl Market Village market full of artisan vendors, warm drinks, handmade goods, cozy holiday vibes, and a Kinder Korner for the little ones! Families will enjoy […]
It’s going to be a very Grinchmas Christmas in downtown Grafton, and you’re invited to join the merry mischief! From 10AM–4PM, bop around to your favorite participating businesses as […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kapco’s Kids2Kids Toy Drive! In 2006, the Kacmarcik family, along with WTMJ-AM, created a simple grassroots toy drive. Thanks to the growth and […]
Join us as we light up Milwaukee with our annual Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop: a celebration of light, joy, and community for all ages! ✨Pre-register to get a FREE […]
Join us at The Chocolate Factory in downtown Menomonee Falls for Sundaes with Santa! Stop by for FREE sessions with Santa . No purchase necessary. Everyone’s on the nice […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
Join us at the Y for some festive holiday fun during Christmas at the Y Get creative with Christmas crafts, splash around in the pool, groove at the dance […]
Winter Fest is a wonderful, family-friendly event in Wisconsin’s only urban state forest! Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores; make crafts and memories. Come out for a great day! (The snowshoes […]
COMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR VIOLINS OF HOPE: STRINGS OF JEWISH RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE DATE: January 2, 2026 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee COST: FREE for […]
Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins […]
JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration January 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM The Marcus Performing Arts Center has celebrated Dr. King’s Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. […]
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Where: University School of Milwaukee – Upper School Gym (2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd, River Hills, WI) Looking for the best Milwaukee summer camps or […]
Winter Festival celebrates the season with family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and classic winter activities throughout historic downtown Cedarburg. Enjoy a vendor marketplace, a local restaurant soup competition, live ice sculpture […]
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